At Dr. Stana Djurdjevic & Associates, chiropractors use a combination of treatments, all of which are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. After taking a complete history and physical, the chiropractor can diagnose a patient. The chiropractor can then develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercises and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. The chiropractor can also work with other health care providers to obtain additional diagnostic tests if needed, and recommend further therapies within the clinic and outside the clinic.

A list of some of the Chiropractic therapies & services
offered at Dr. Stana Djurdjevic and Associates:

	Spinal Decompression Therapy info		Trigger Point Therapy
	Activator Technique		Therapeutic Exercise
	Traditional Chiropractic Adjustments		Therapeutic Stretching
	Thompson Drop Technique		Compression Support Therapy
	Active Release Therapy info		Orthotics & Rehabilitation devices info
	Myofascial Release Therapy info		WSIB and Motor Vehicle Assessments
	Sports Rehabilitation		Paraffin Therapy
	Ergonomic Assessments		Post Isometric Relaxation Stretching
	Medical Acupuncture info		Independent Insurer Examination
	Gait Analysis

The word "Chiropractic" comes from the old Greek language: "done by hand”. Adjustments to the joints of the body have been used in health care worldwide for many centuries. Your body has 33 spinal vertebrae, which are 33 reasons to stay in touch with your Chiropractor! The body in total has 206 bones. Adjustments of the vertebrae of the spine and supporting structures of the body helps restore normal function.

Chiropractic Medicine is one of the largest primary-contact health care professions in Ontario. Chiropractic is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the neuro-musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment and preventative care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints.

Chiropractic care may also be used to provide symptomatic relief for patients with chronic conditions. According to patient surveys, by treating the neuro-musculoskeletal elements of such disorders, chiropractic treatment has been shown to improve the general well-being of the patient.

There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care, here are the most common reasons more than 4 million Canadians visit a Chiropractor each year:
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Whiplash (Motor Vehicle Injuries)
• Strains and sprains
• Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
• Work and sports injuries (WSIB)
• Arthritis
• Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
• General health and well-being

Chiropractic care can:
• Improve movement in your neck, shoulders, back and torso
• Improve your posture
• Provide relief from headaches, neck and back pain
• Help prevent work-related muscle and joint injuries
• Lead to enhanced athletic performance
• Improve your flexibility and range of motion
• Relieve pregnancy-related back ache
• Correction gait and foot problems

Chiropractic is a regulated health profession, recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces and American states. More than 1.2 million patients in Ontario rely on chiropractic care every year to help them live healthy, active lives.

What to expect on your first visit:
Your chiropractor may be treating your back pain, neck pain, headache, or other aches and pains, but he or she needs a complete picture of your health history and overall current health in order to provide the best possible treatment for you.

Set aside at least 45 minutes for your first visit to the chiropractor. Future visits typically last 30 minutes or less, though the time required will depend upon the type of treatment you require. Here's what you might expect.

On your first visit, your chiropractor may ask about the following:
• personal and family medical history
• major illnesses you have experienced
• surgeries or operations you have had
• medications you are taking
• a description of your present condition
• the steps you have taken to manage your condition
• your diet and exercise
• your sleeping habits, daily activities, work routine, stress level, and home life

It is a good idea to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for your visit to the chiropractor.

Your chiropractor may ask you to change into a gown to perform some of these tests:
• a check of your blood pressure, pulse and breathing
• a test of your reflexes, strength and sensations
• an analysis of your posture
• an X-ray of your spine
• an analysis of your movement, he/she will observe how you walk, turn, bend or lift things, as well as how your body moves in the affected area
• a hands-on evaluation of how well your spine moves, identifying restrictions and areas of improper motion

Tip:
Bring a copy of any X-rays or radiology reports you have. These assessments give your chiropractor a better picture of your complete health. He or she will make a diagnosis, prescribe a course of treatment, and once the matter of informed consent has been discussed, treatment usually begins.

If your chiropractor diagnoses a condition more appropriately treated by another health care professional, he or she will make a referral.

Stages of care: